AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoInternational Justice: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Trump administration will “dismantle” the International Criminal Court, using pressure like sanctions, travel bans and visa limits to push states to quit. Public Safety: In Babonneau J’ouvert violence, 26-year-old Jude Thomas was struck on the head with a stone and is reported in stable condition at OKEU after a brawl that began over a petty argument and escalated into a bottle fight. Immigration Policy: St. Lucia signed a non-binding MOU with the US to facilitate possible deportations of third-country nationals from the US to St. Lucia, with transfers remaining at both governments’ discretion. Energy & Cost of Living: Minister Keithson Charles proposed zero-rating VAT on solar panels, batteries, inverters and installation for five years to cut fuel-price pressure on electricity bills. Regional Governance: CCJ President Winston Anderson rejected “panel fixing” claims amid a wider leadership crisis and public controversy around the court’s internal conduct. Diplomacy: Panama appointed Ernesto Méndez Chiari as ambassador to Guyana as it moves toward opening a physical embassy in Georgetown. Culture & Youth: OECS unveiled a regional child policy and strategic plan for 2026–2032 with UNICEF support, built on a whole-of-the-child approach.
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